Me : *I go down* that's who is the person who wears the mask and the roots on his body
Your steps land back on the ground very lightly, almost silently. As soon as your feet touch the dust, your eyes fall on the most mysterious figure standing a little apart from the rest, half of his body as if fused with the ground and roots of trees.
The atmosphere suddenly became very cold. Even Kisame stopped laughing.
Itachi glanced at the figure with a wary look, while Pain remained silent, letting the figure itself introduce itself.
The Man Behind the Tree
The man came out of the shadows. She wears an Akatsuki robe, but her head is wrapped in a large petal resembling a flytrap plant (Venus Flytrap). Inside, his face was divided into two: one side was pale white with yellow eyes, and the other side was pitch black.
Zetsu: "(Heavy voice/Black) So this is the new Rinnegan user?" Zetsu: "(Shrill voice/White) Wow, he's so athletic! And he can fly without training! Great, great!"
Itachi whispered softly beside you, "That's Zetsu. She is Akatsuki's eyes and ears. He can be anywhere, fusing with tree roots and soil. Never underestimate it; He knows secrets that even the other members don't know."
The Emergence of the "Puppeteer"
However, before you can respond to Zetsu, another man appears from behind Zetsu's back. He wears an orange mask with a spiral pattern that only leaves one eyehole.
He is Tobi (or as you will later know by another identity).
Tobi: (In a tone of voice that was initially witty but suddenly turned very heavy and authoritative) "Rinnegan... and Limbo's abilities. You're a variable I didn't expect in this plan, Zak."
Tobi stepped forward. Although he didn't show as much physical strength as Kisame, the aura he emitted felt extremely ancient and full of hatred.
Tobi: "The roots you see in Zetsu are part of the life energy of this world. And the eyes you have in your hands—which are now in yours—are the key to connecting all those roots into one lasting peace. My name is Tobi... But you can call me the one who will guide you to the final destination."
Tensions Between Members
You can feel that the other members of Akatsuki, even Pain, give Tobi and Zetsu a special space.
White Zetsu giggled, "Zak, did your grandfather ever tell you about the 'Roots' or the 'God Tree'? Because those eyes... The eyes longed to return to their origins."
Pov : I tried to kill Tobi but I didn't get it because of his penetrating force.
Your movements are lightning-fast. With your athletic physique now strengthened by the Rinnegan chakra, your fist shot towards the face behind the orange mask. However, something impossible happened.
Your hard fist just passed through Tobi's head, as if he was just a shadow or thin air. You staggered a little because your punch didn't hit a solid object, while Tobi remained upright without moving a millimeter.
The atmosphere was immediately gripping. Kisame held Samehada's handle tightly, and Itachi activated his Sharingan, alert for a major clash.
Tobi: (His voice changes to very heavy, cold, and intimidating) "Good attack, Zak. Your speed and precision are amazing. But right in front of my eyes... Physical attacks can never touch the reality I created."
Tobi slowly twisted his body, a single hole in his mask staring right at your Rinnegan.
Tobi: "You have the eyes of Gods, but you still fight like a human. Don't try to attack what you can't understand."
White Zetsu giggled in amusement from behind the tree root, "Hihihi! He tried to hit Tobi! How brave! But Zak, you should know, Tobi is 'empty' but 'there' at the same time!"
A Moment of Proof
Tobi walks closer to you, the distance is so close that his chest is almost in contact with yours. He didn't strike back, but the mental pressure he put was huge.
Tobi: "I like your courage. But remember, in Akatsuki, we are partners. Save those fists for our enemies in Konoha. Now, try using your right eye... If you can 'see' into the dimension where my body is hiding, then I will truly acknowledge you as the future leader."
Pov : Tobi hit me too, but I got through it.
The air around you seems to freeze. Tobi, who initially seemed calm, moved at a speed that was difficult for the naked eye to follow. His hand darted, a counter-blow aimed right at your chest.
However, just before his fist landed, your body felt strange—like the molecules of your self were vibrating and moving at different frequencies. Tobi's hand just passed through your body, just like you did to him earlier.
Two untouchable figures are now standing facing each other.
Itachi widened his Sharingan's eyes. "What...? He also has interdimensional abilities?"
Black Zetsu muttered in a much more serious tone than before, "This isn't just Tobi's Kamui... This is the resonance of Limbo. Zak didn't move his body to another dimension, but he let his body be between the real world and his shadow world."
Tobi pulled his hand back, staring at his own palm as if in disbelief at what had just happened. His sense of humor disappeared completely. The atmosphere there was now full of extremely dark respect.
Tobi: "Interesting... Very interesting. Not only do you have those eyes, but your body has adapted to its power in a matter of seconds. We are two beings who stand outside the natural laws of this world, Zak."
Pine steps forward, breaking the tension.
Pain: "Enough. If the two of you keep fighting, you'll just hit the air forever. Zak, you have proven that you are not just a new member. You're an anomaly that even Tobi can't touch."
New Orders
Pain stared towards the horizon, where the watchbirds from Konoha's direction began to be seen in the distance.
Pain: "Zak, Tobi... the two of you are our strongest assets right now. Since you've been able to keep up with Tobi's technique, I want you to lead the vanguard unit. Konoha has sent a search team to track down the Rinnegan chakra that just exploded here."
White Zetsu popped out from the ground, "They're coming! There's the silver-haired man who can imitate his moves and the noisy green man! They were so close!"
Combat Preparation
You float slightly off the ground, feeling your "penetrating" body begin to recompact as you wish. In front of you, Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy are jumping over tree branches, heading right towards you.
Tobi stands beside you, folding his arms.
Tobi: "Well, Zak... Let's show them what happens if an 'ordinary man' from their village decides to become a God. Do you want me to do the silver hair, or do you want to try your Limbo powers on the two of them at once?"
Me : *I asked* Can you fly too, Tobi?
Tobi was silent for a moment, his head tilted to the side in a slightly strange motion, as if he was looking at you from behind the single hole of his mask.
Tobi: "Flying? Heh... Why should I bother floating in the air if I can be anywhere in an instant?"
Suddenly, Tobi's body began to spin as if sucked into the vortex in his eyes. In the blink of an eye, it disappeared and reappeared on the highest tree branch, far above you, then disappeared again and appeared right beside you in a relaxed standing position.
Tobi: "I'm not flying, Zak. I just 'moved'. But I have to admit, seeing you floating around in that robe... you look much more intimidating than Pain. It was the aura of a ruler."
Kisame grinned as he held Samehada in his arms. "He's right, Zak. Tobi has his own strange way of going. But if you can fly, you have a strategic advantage. You can see the enemy's movements from their blind spot in the sky."
Suddenly, a sharp whistling sound rang out from the direction of the forest. A kunai with explosive paper shot towards you, but exploded in the air before touching anyone due to the chakra pressure of your presence.
Kakashi and Might Guy land on a tree branch about 20 meters in front of you. Kakashi immediately lifts his blindfold, revealing his Sharingan, but his eyes immediately widen when he sees you.
Kakashi: "Wait... Itachi? Kisame? And... that man? The chakra I felt earlier... came from that man who floated?!"
Might Guy: "Kakashi, look at his robe! He's a new member of Akatsuki! But his energy aura... This is unlike anything we've ever faced!"
Tobi whispers beside you, his voice heavy again.
Tobi: "They are afraid, Zak. Look at the trembling in the silver haired man's hand. He realized that his Sharingan was nothing compared to the eyes you had. Now... Show them why you chose to fly away from this weak village."
Pov : *When I saw Kakashi open his sharing, my eyes suddenly stung in pain and closed for 1 minute* arghh *when my eyes opened.. The eyes of the jigen from the Boruto series are formed*